Our little Sugar Plum Fairy

The peanuts have already been out of school for a whole week for Christmas break.  Kate's little ballet school was offering a Barbie Nutcracker Camp from 9-12 for four days last week and she begged me to sign her up.  Knowing that I could use a little of that time for Christmas errands, I agreed.  Kate just loves to dance and she loves the nutcracker music...she hums it all day long. The girls had a little performance on Thursday.

Kate is in the all pink dress.  Her hair was up in a beautiful bun when I dropped her off but all her dancing around makes for messy hair, I guess:)

We were in the back and there was a large male head in front of me...so I did not get any good shots....

One morning before camp, she was dancing around in front of the tree...

What a goofball!!!

I always feel nostalgic around the holidays but I would give anything to freeze these kids where they are right now. I don't want them to grow up:) I love all the childhood wonder and magic of Christmas.  I LOVE Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  Be back afterwards to share our annual traditions:)


I hope that you all enjoy the miracle of Christmas with loved ones.  Thank you for all of your kindness throughout the year.  Even though I blog predominantly to preserve family memories, I love this community and all that each of you has to offer.